temeade's reviews
54 reviews
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have never been so emotionally invested in characters as I was with Fourth Wing. I have also never cried because of the events occurring in a book. Fourth Wing was a phenomenal fantasy with many twists and turns. A secret enemies to lovers. Secrets galore! Emotions! And Dragons!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Death of parent, Sexual content, Violence, and War
Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
OMG! This book was amazing! The beginning was a little slow at the start however, there are little sprinkles of things that made me think, "wait what?" that appeared as though they were not going to be brought up again. I loved the details and the alternating timeline of telling the story. Kapelke-Dale kept my curiosity on it's toes through the many twists and turns of Delphine's life choices. Several times my mouth fell agape as I was shocked that not everyone is who they seem to be.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abortion, Addiction, Cursing, Cancer, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Infertility, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Murder
Minor: Vomit
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
The Stranger Beside Me is an interesting perspective of Ted Bundy that most people didn't have the chance to see. Ann Rule was close friends with Ted Bundy and writes of their friendship during college through to the end of his life.
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was incredible! Sold on a Monday is told from two perspectives, Ellis and Lilly. They both work at the same newspaper company. Lilly aids Ellis in his first big break in the newspaper by giving the editor an image Ellis had taken of two little boys. This launches his career and even lands him a job at a New York newspaper. Little do the two know, that the image has a different implication for those in the image. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy historical fiction and happy endings.
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 by Lauren Tarshis
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Interesting book about fictional characters during the destruction of Pompeii.
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book by Grumpy Cat
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
This book was funny. I probably would not read it again. It was full of memes and activities.